Description:
Are you passionate about working in Emergency and want to make a difference? We currently have a variety of permanent and fixed term vacancies available in Karratha for experienced Emergency Clinical Nurses
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, and Fixed Term Part Time, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
About this role: Clinical Nurse Emergency - The primary responsibility of the Clinical Nurse is to manage, coordinate and deliver comprehensive evidenced based nursing care for patients, using leadership and advanced nursing skills and knowledge relevant to the practice setting of the Emergency Department.
The Clinical Nurse role provides advanced clinical and problem-solving skills, expert planning, and coordination skills in the clinical management of Emergency Department patients with complex care needs, ensuring quality standards are met.
What we are looking for :
- advanced clinical knowledge and experience in the delivery of evidence-based nursing care, and advanced skills in planning, coordination and decision makingwithin an emergency setting
- expert clinical leadership in patient's/client's assessment, care planning and practice and role model to and collaborate with the healthcare team
- ability to function in complex situations whilst providing support and direction to the healthcare team
- a high level of clinical critical thinking and problem-solving skills, applying theory into nursing practice in the provision of best practice
- well-developed team leadership skills to drive a positive team environment
- ability to engage with the nurse leaders and healthcare team to achieve best practice outcomes within the work unit environment.
What we can offer you: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
- Location based allowances including:
- additional North West paid leave
- District Allowance - regional specific
- Annual travel subsidy (ALTC)
- Air-conditioning subsidy allowance.
Heavily subsidised housing Government Regional Officer Housing
Relocation allowance (For further information refer to attachments or the following links: Belong (health.wa.gov.au) WA Health Relocation Incentives FAQs)
Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA
Generous salary packaging benefits:
- Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses
- Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
- Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses
Plus, Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.
Flexible working and leave arrangements
Professional Development opportunities
Continuous learning opportunities
11% Superannuation Guarantee. For further information click here.
The Country Nursing & Midwifery incentive program is available to new and existing nurses and midwives - across a broad range of patient-facing roles - on fixed term or permanent contracts at 76 select locations. Eligible nurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 in support over 12 months - WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program
Want to know more about this role? We encourage you to contact Tamara Goes on Tel: 08 9144 7503
About the Region: Learn more about living and working in country WA by visiting our website at WA Country Health Service - Living and working in country WA. and Work With Us/In Their Words
There is a wealth of information about living and working in Karratha Karratha is Calling and the Pilbara Region to learn more about a nursing career within WA Country Health please click: Nursing and Midwifery Careers
About Us : The WA Country Health Service’s core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to people from large regional centres to those in small remote communities. Our vision is to be global leader in rural and remote healthcare and WACHS is committed to living our values. of Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity which shape who we are, how we behave, how we interact with each other, how we make decisions and how we provide care to our patients.
Are you ready to apply? Applicants are requested to apply online http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/ and be prepared to attach:
- a comprehensive CV clearly listing your professional achievements with the names and email addresses of two (2) professional referees (one of your referees should be your current supervisor or manager)
- a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and abilities as they relate to the position and what you will bring to the role.
- a written statement addressing the work-related selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages, this can be found in the attached JDF
This is an “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:
- The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on a regular basis.
- Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
- Appointments may be made from this pool until 14/06/2024
- Local, interstate and international applicants are encouraged to apply.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Eligibility to Apply : Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Eligibility for sponsorship may be considered for some vacancies. You are encouraged to discuss this with the contact person listed in the advertisement before completing the application as there are several steps that are required to be completed prior to progressing any application for employment.
AHPRA Registration: To be considered for this position you need to be eligible for registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Board (AHPRA). If you are not eligible for registration, please do not continue this application and contact the person named in the advert for further advice.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
Diversity Statement : WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED